New Delhi: In keeping with his initiative of forging cooperation and helping international community to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke on telephone with his counterparts in Japan Shinzo Abe and Nepal KP Sharma Oli.
Mr Modi and Mr Abe discussed the global health and economic challenges emerging out of the COVID-19 pandemic. They also discussed the steps taken in their respective countries to deal with this crisis.
Both leaders expressed appreciation for the support and facilitation provided during the present crisis to each other's citizens present in their respective territories, and agreed to continue such coordination.
The two leaders agreed that the India-Japan partnership could play a critical role in helping the world find solutions to the challenges arising out of the pandemic.
While speaking to Mr Oli, the prime minister shared views on the ongoing COVID-19 crisis and the challenges it poses to health and safety of citizens of both the neighbouring countries and the region.
They discussed the steps taken in their respective countries to tackle the pandemic.
Mr Modi appreciated the response and management of crisis by the Government of Nepal under the leadership of Mr Oli, and the strong resolve of the people of Nepal in combating this challenge.
The Nepalese Prime Minister reiterated his appreciation for Mr Modi's initiative in coordinating the response to the pandemic among the SAARC countries.
He also expressed his thanks for the bilateral support provided to Nepal by India.
Mr Modi reiterated India's commitment for ensuring all possible support and assistance for Nepal's efforts in fighting this global pandemic.
The two leaders agreed that their experts and officials would continue to closely consult and coordinate with each other on all issues arising out of the Covid-19 situation, including for facilitating cross-border supplies of essential commodities.
